Vanessa Teixeira, NCPS | Therapist in United Kingdom

Evidence-informed approaches
English and Portuguese
Subscription pricing

About Vanessa

Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor who focuses on practical, compassionate care. She uses straightforward conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. Vanessa aims to meet people where they are and build a plan that fits their needs.

She draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps map unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-based choices when emotions feel overwhelming. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Vanessa also uses Client-Centred techniques to keep the session collaborative and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for emotional regulation when needed.

Vanessa has six years of professional experience and holds NCPS as her listed credential. She works with additional concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiving strain, chronic health challenges, body image and codependency. She also addresses relationship difficulties and a range of personality and attachment-related matters.

Sessions are conducted in English and Portuguese, and she accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Fees vary by location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Vanessa aims for a respectful, sensitive and compassionate atmosphere. She tailors dialogue and plans to each person's situation and helps clients take steady steps toward clearer goals and everyday improvements.

How Vanessa uses different therapies online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then focus on actions that match what matters most. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation problems.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) identifies thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going and teaches practical techniques to change them. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences can shape current ways of relating and responding. This approach can be helpful when codependency, abandonment fears or relationship patterns are a concern.

Finding the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will discuss options, listen to the client's goals and try methods that fit personal preferences. Plans can be adjusted over time if something does not feel helpful.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online approaches can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to access support from different locations or when language choice matters, since Vanessa offers sessions in English and Portuguese.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English, Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Vanessa help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, depression and relationship concerns. Codependency and related attachment issues are also listed among her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, blending CBT, ACT, attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening. Sessions aim to set clear goals and work on small, manageable steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relational issues. That experience informs how she tailors therapy to each person's needs.

What credentials and location are listed?

The profile lists NCPS as her credential and shows she practises in the United Kingdom. The biography notes professional work experience in the UK.

Which languages does she offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, so clients can choose the language they feel most comfortable using.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are accepted, according to the profile. Prospective clients should confirm any time zone or scheduling details before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact costs are provided during sign-up.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to her availability. The therapist will follow up with next steps after matching.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.